Will Kistler

will@willk.com
859.361.3402
http://www.willk.com
Objective

To obtain a job as a character animator.

Relevant Experience

ReelFX                                  Character Animator    March 2010 -  May 2010

    Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner shorts.

Create Design                       Character Animator    Feb 2010 

    Socom 4 trailer.  Job included using motion capture data and some basic rigging.

Rhythm and Hues Studios    Character Animator    June 2009 - October 2009 

    Alvin and the Chipmunks 2.

Sony Pictures Imageworks    Character Animator    November 2008 - May 2009 

    G-Force.

Rhythm and Hues Studios    Character Animator    June 2007 - October 2008 

    Alvin and the Chipmunks, Incredible Hulk and Aliens in the Attic.
Education

2005 -  2006 AnimationMentor.com
Diploma for Advanced Studies in Character Animation.
Student choice award: best silent acting
Mentor choice award

2001 - 2005 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
BS in computer graphics technology, graduated with distinction.
Primary focus in animation.

Areas of Knowledge

Character animation, intermediate rigging, and basic familiarity with other aspects of CG production,.
Software Skills

Maya, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects
 

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